Releasesby GlyphThe KPI Visualization preview feature is now enabled by default
The KPI Visualization preview feature is now enabled by default.
Also shipped Jul 9, 2026Google Cloud in July 2026 →
Change to default pipeline editor for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled
The Lakeflow Pipelines Editor has been generally available since May 2026. In August, it will become the default editor for developing and debugging pipelines in workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled. At that time the legacy editor will be removed.
Strac connector (Beta)
The Strac connector is now available in Lakeflow Connect in Beta . Workspace admins can control access to this feature from the Previews page. The connector ingests data-security audit events from your Strac instance into Databricks. Authentication uses a Strac API key. See Strac connector .
Protobuf tensor input for custom model serving endpoints (Public Preview)
For custom model serving endpoints with a tensor-based input signature, you can now send the request body as a serialized KServe v2 ModelInferRequest with Content-Type: application/x-protobuf , instead of JSON. This feature is in Public Preview and is only available on endpoints deployed after July 9, 2026. See Protobuf tensor input .
Genie One enhancements
- Document citations : Documents now show citations that link content back to the data and sources Genie One used to generate the document. See View citations . Document version history : Documents now keep a version history so you can review earlier versions. See View version history .
Front-end Private Link for account-level Genie One (Beta)
You can now configure front-end Private Link for account-level Genie One. Turn on the Front-end Private Link for Custom URLs and Account preview to get started. See Configure inbound Private Link for account-level resources .
Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes
- Import BI files is in Public Preview : Importing Power BI and Tableau reports as AI/BI dashboards with Genie Code is in Public Preview. You can also start an import directly from the dashboard list page. See Import BI files using Genie Code .
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Looker 26.12
will roll out to Looker (original) instances on the following schedule: Expected deployment start: Sunday, July 12, 2026 Expected final deployment and download available: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Looker 26.12 is expected to include the following changes, features, and fixes.
Looker CI Run Alert emails now include the Run ID in the subject line to prevent email threading
Looker CI Run Alert emails now include the Run ID in the subject line to prevent email threading. The email body now includes the Git branch and commit details. Looker (Google Cloud core) only changes
Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports FIPS 140-3 level 1 compliance
Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports FIPS 140-3 level 1 compliance . Existing FIPS 140-2 compliant instances will be automatically upgraded to the FIPS 140-3 standard when they're upgraded to Looker 26.12. Looker (Google Cloud core) and Looker (original) changes
Looker Table Row Grouping for table charts enters preview
Table charts can display data hierarchically in groups with new Grouping menu options for appearance. The preview feature is enabled by default.
Deleted Looker (Google Cloud core) instances go to trash for seven days
Deleted instances now stay in the trash for seven days and can be restored before permanent deletion, protecting against accidental loss. The feature is scheduled for early September.
Looker 26.12 begins rolling out to Rapid and No Channel release channels
Looker (Google Cloud core) is deploying Looker 26.12 to the Rapid and No Channel channels and Looker 26.10 to the Regular channel.
Looker admins can stop running queries in bulk
Appending ?cleanup=true to the Queries admin page URL terminates all running queries across the instance or for one database connection, without restarting the instance.